Serengeti February 2014 ~ Day 7 ~ Feb 13

There are two types of days on safari, and I'm not sure which I like better ~ "Moving Days" and "Get-Up-And-Go-To-Sleep Days". Last night we stayed at Olakira Tented Camp and will return there tonight. A much more "relaxing" day than a moving day. So, breakfast in camp, then out into the Big Marsh where the first site we came upon was a car in distress. Pulling them out was "all in a morning's work".

Unfortunately, Ndutu is becoming somewhat known for its herds of vehicles. But, it's packed with animals, a magical place, especially in the high season of February, so we ignore the crowd.

We were lucky enough to be able to participate in the annual Giraffe round-up.

Although Bev and I may never become expert birders (Paul keeps trying, never-the-less) we do get excited seeing a species new to us. In this case, a Woolly-necked Stork.

Why so cross, mister Montagu's Harrier?

Gimme! No, you gimme!

Ah, got it......... Hey, gimme!

Mr & Mrs Speke's Weavers

Just how CUTE am I ??

Okay, so there are times on safari when you look, and look, and look, and never see. We had it on good authority that there were two-week old lion cubs in these bushes, which we, and several other vehicles, returned to, several times, with no luck. Oh well. There are only a thousand other bushes within eye site to look in. 

We weren't the only ones looking for those deliciously cute cubs.

It's always nice when a pride of lions walks right past the rover. The Hooded Vultures in the foreground specialize in eating lion poop.

Hard to believe, but giraffes are prey too.

A pair of young cheetah brothers.

This young lady was resting before her baby wildebeest dinner.

Before heading in for yet another evening of drinks, stories and dinner by the campfire, one last look at what we came for.